One of the most common questions is simply: how do you prove PTSD at all?
PTSD is an injury that is not always visible from the outside, which is why proper documentation is such a significant part of the process.
Why does documentation matter so much?
The National Insurance Institute makes its decisions on the basis of documents. Without appropriate documentation, even a real and serious injury may fail to be recognised. That is why it is important to start documenting as early as possible.
Which documents matter?
- Psychological or psychiatric assessments
- Treatment summaries
- Medical records
- Medication records
- Documentation of a decline in functioning
- Sick notes
💡 Worth knowing
If you have not yet seen a professional, it is worth doing so now. A professional diagnosis is the foundation of every file. Do not wait — every delay weakens the documentation.
What should you say at the medical committee?
At the medical committee it is important to describe:
- How the PTSD affects your daily life
- What the difficulties are at work and in family life
- Which activities were possible before the war and are not possible today
- The most severe level your symptoms reach
How we help you understand the process
At Yad Otefet we work with people living with PTSD and help them understand how to deal with the National Insurance Institute and what the stages of the process are.
Proving PTSD is not a matter of a single document — it is a process that takes knowledge and planning. We are here to help.
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